Obituaries

Nov 11, 2023

Crystal, 60, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by family.

Crystal was born on April 9, 1963, in Lima, Ohio to Ross and Carol (Bishop) Wolfe.

Crystal had a heart of gold and her kindness and compassion for others shined through in every way possible! She was one...

Nov 6, 2023

Diana Jean Diller, 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 6, 2023, at her residence.

Diana was born on October 6, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to Armin and Mildred (Frueh) Diller Jr.

Diana graduated from LCC in 1965. She was the local and state secretary and treasurer of NARFE. Diana was a member...

Nov 5, 2023

Mark Bremer, 62, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Van Wert Hospital.

Mark was born on August 13, 1961, in Toledo, Ohio to Franklin M. Bremer and Gretchen Joan Greenler.

Mark loved going to church, spending time with his family, and his dog, Khaleesi. He also enjoyed watching football and golf.

...

Nov 4, 2023

Karen Rose Vallance, 84, passed away on November 4, 2023, at her residence.

Karen was born on July 2, 1939, in Bluffton, Ohio to Lester Diehl and Virginia (Smith) Watts. In June of 1983, she married Robert Vallance who preceded her in death.

Karen enjoyed arts, crafts, baking, and cooking. She loved to...

Nov 2, 2023

Frances M. Rhine, 87, passed away peacefully at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 (All Souls Day), at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. She was surrounded by her children in person or via phone.

Frances was born on August 23, 1936, at home in Ottoville, Ohio, to the late Edwin A. and Theresa (Ruen) Herman.  On October...

Oct 30, 2023

Rowena F. Carter, 94, passed away on October 30, 2023, at Wapak Manor Nursing Home.

Rowena was born on April 30, 1929, in Saint Johns, Ohio to Elias W. and Clella O. (Beech) Gross. On April 12, 1948, she married Elmer C. Carter who preceded her in death.

Rowena was a 1947 graduate of Waynesfield...

Oct 29, 2023

Judy Lee Wheelbarger, 80, passed away on October 29, 2023, at Hearth & Home of Urbana.

Judy was born on September 5, 1943, in Lima, Ohio to Charles H. and Evelyn (Cline) O’Dell. Sixty years ago, on August 31, 1963, she married Jack Wheelbarger who survives.

Judy loved spending time with her grandchildren and going...

Oct 25, 2023

Dennis Gene “Geno” Louth, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his residence in Cloverdale, Ohio after a sudden heart attack.

Dennis was born on April 11, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, the eldest child of the late William and Helen Louth.

He is survived by his siblings: Sue (David) May of Spencerville,...

Oct 25, 2023

Howard “Buzz” Steiner Jr., 87, passed away at 12:19 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home.

Howard was born on June 20, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to Howard and Doris (Stemen) Steiner Sr.  On September 6, 1959, he married the love of his life, Janice L. (Redmond) Steiner, who preceded him in death on November...

Oct 23, 2023

Richard Snyder, 67, of Lima, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on February 14, 1956 in Lima to the late Richard and Nancy {Jacobs} Taylor.

On October 7, 1973, he married the love of his life, Carolyn {Coffey} Snyder. Together, they shared 50 amazing years together. He retired...

Oct 22, 2023

James Lee Phillips, 76, of Lima, was called home on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on June 4, 1947, in Lima to the late Arthur and Anna {Bass} Phillips.

James married the love of his life, Gertrude {Hardman} Phillips on April 15, 1968, who preceded him in death in 2016....

Oct 22, 2023

Patricia Ann Morris, 94, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born on November 10, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, to Russel Franklin and Martha Elizabeth (Kirker) Morris.

Pat attended Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with a major in Physical Education and a minor in Recreation.  She worked...

Oct 21, 2023

Jean Francis, just shy of her 88th birthday, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Powell, Ohio.

Jean was born on October 30, 1935 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Bessie Corcoran. She graduated from The Ohio State University and while in a radio communications class, there was a...

Oct 20, 2023

Jason Raines Sr., 54, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Jason was born on April 29, 1969, in Hicksville, OH, to Sonny Raines Sr. and Judith (Crouch) Wicker.

Jason enjoyed karaoke and buying and trading cars.  He loved dogs and eating dinner with his mama, children, and grandchildren.

...

Oct 20, 2023

Carol June Point Laman passed away on October 20, 2023, at 2:25 a.m. at The Springs of Lima.

“June” was born on September 27, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late J. Vernon and Grace E. Roller Point.  Following the death of both parents, June was raised in Spencerville, Ohio by Alpha and Minerva Baber, her uncle...

Oct 16, 2023

Jonathan J. Smith, 40, passed away on October 16, 2023, at his residence.

Jonathan was born on December 18, 1982, in Dayton, Ohio to James Irvin and Inez (Stidham) Smith.

Jonathan enjoyed playing video games and loved cheering everyone up. He always had a bright personality.

He is survived by his fiancé Sharlet...

Oct 10, 2023

Serida Kay Cooper, 62, of Lima, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

She was born on December 20, 1960 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Jesse J. Cooper and Sheila (Rev. Ferman) Hall.

Kay was a graduate of Marimor Industries and enjoyed her time working at the Workshop. She...

Oct 9, 2023

Andrew Mitchell "Mitch" Pitts, 78, died at 11:15 AM on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Vancrest Health Care Center of Ada, Ohio. Andrew was born on January 11, 1945, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Tommy Pitts and the late Lucy (Praeter) Pitts.  He married Mary Kathryn Szippl-Sprague on February 14, 1991. Andrew retired from the Superior Coaches...

Oct 4, 2023

Sheila McWay, 58, of Lima, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1965, in Lima, Ohio to the late Martin Howard McWay Sr. and Diane {Johnson} McWay.

Sheila was known for having a beautiful singing voice and her sense of humor. Her daughters and grandchildren were truly her love.

She...

Sep 29, 2023

Marcia Lee (Hartman) O’Keefe, 77, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at The University of Toledo Medical Center.

Marcia was born on July 22, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late Gerald and Thelma Belle (Bishop) Hartman. On May 6, 1978, she married her love, John Joseph O’Keefe, who preceded her in death on July 2,...